Business Podcast by Roohi | VC, Startups
Roohi Kazi
Business Podcast by Roohi an audio based interview style podcast where I chat with thought leaders, Venture Capitalists, creators, founders, entrepreneurs. About a wide range of topics from investment thesis to start up space.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
It's a podcast for creators, makers, builders, doers, business people and Venture capital enthusiasts.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 2, 2025 • 12min
Building Hanover Ft Chris Hladczuk
Waited for 3 years to make this episode happen
It was worth the wait
During this episode we spoke about:
- Hanover
and more
Connect with Chris here:
X: https://x.com/chrishlad
Hanover's Website: https://www.hanover.co/
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Big news
We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025
1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025
2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks
Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Dec 21, 2024 • 22min
Deep Dive on Plug and Play Ft. James Conde(Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC)
Today's episode features James Conde Investor Relations at Plug and Play APAC
In this under 30 minute deep dive episode we get into:
1. Culture
2. Early days at Plug and Play
Thanks to Jay Mahajan- for designing the epic thumbnails
Special thanks to Fatima Abdullah for making the intro here, and this episode happen
Connect with James Conde here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesconde/
Plug and Play APAC here: https://www.plugandplayapac.com/
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Big news
We are planning to host two meet ups for Business Podcast by Roohi internationally in 2025
1) First one in Versova, Mumbai on Jan 26th, 2025
2) Second one in Bangalore, India around Feb/ March 2025
Huge thanks to everyone who agreed to be city hosts, on the ground folks
Link to register for the Versova one here: https://lu.ma/l2m3k9zg
Dec 14, 2024 • 13min
Building Side Projects Ft. Manas Bam
Got the chance to speak with amazing builder Manas Bam in Singapore
We spoke about:
Journey to NUS
Building side projects
and more
Connect with Manas:
LinkedIn: https://x.com/bamitsmanas
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: / roohi-kazi-53174113b
Nov 26, 2024 • 21min
Building Arrayah Hacker House Ft. Akshat Agarwal
A few months ago I was lucky to get a chance to sit down with Akshat in Dubai
Akshat is one of the people behind Arrayah Hacker House
Hear more about his journey, and the vision behind starting Arrayah Hacker House
Connect with Akshat here:
X: https://x.com/lifeoftheshat
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshat418
Connect with the host Roohi here:
X:https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Oct 31, 2024 • 24min
Giving Grants to Talented Teenagers Ft. Ari Dutilh
In this episode I am joined by Ari Dutilh building Bagel Fund, and helping to grow Merge Club
- Merge Club is a fantastic initiative of Julian Weisser and Team
We chat about:
1. His life's work
and many other topics
Connect with Ari below:
Ari's Website: https://www.aridutilh.com/
Merge Club grant guide: https://merge.club/guide
You can connect with the host Roohi below:
Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Oct 13, 2024 • 17min
Building in India Ft Adrija Agarwal of Sattva Ventures
This week we are joined by Adrija of Sattva Ventures
We talked about:
1. Sattva Ventures
2. Building in India
3. YC Concept in India
Connect with Adrija below
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrija-agarwal-366971a9/
You can connect with the host Roohi below:
Business Podcast by Roohi Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Aug 31, 2024 • 27min
Deep Dive Episode on Blume Ventures Ft. Sanjay Nath
Today's guest is Sanjay Nath the Co Founder of Blume Ventures
Had a super interesting discussion with Sanjay around Blume Ventures
Blume Ventures is a top notch VC Fund in India and have an excellent content strategy
Blume has invested in companies like Unacademy, Classplus, Purplle, and more- across various funds
You can connect with Sanjay Below:
X: https://x.com/sanjaynath
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjaynath/
Blume Ventures Website: https://blume.vc/
Blume Ventures Podcast: https://blume.vc/podcasts/blume-podcast
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT
Aug 11, 2024 • 21min
State of Venture Capital Ecosystem Ft. Juan Abundes(Solo GP at Aito Capital)
Today's guest is the first repeat guest on the podcast
Had a super interesting discussion with Juan Abundes: Solo GP at Aito Capital
In this podcast we cover:
GP’s leaving to start their own funds
Creative ways of liquidity
Secondary Funds
Funds merging, and acquisitions
and more
You can connect with Juan Below:
Juan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-manuel-abundes
Aito Capital website: https://aito.my.canva.site/
Aito Capital Portfolio: https://invited-pepper-ce9.notion.site/Aito-Capital-Portfolio-d490376b01b64d0284af7ef99be0a243
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT
Aug 2, 2024 • 20min
Investing in China Ft. Wei Yong(Investor Relations at XVC)
This week's episode features Wei Yong of XVC
We cover
1. Investing in China
and more
Connect with Wei below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wy2024/
Check out the XVC Website here: https://www.xvc.com/en/
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT
Jul 22, 2024 • 15min
Building Learning Loop Ft SIna Meraji(Founder of Learning Loop)
This week's episode features Sina Meraji of Learning Loop
In this in person podcast we get into:
1. Network effects
and more
Connect with Sina below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinameraji/
X:https://x.com/sinasanm
Check out the Learning Loop Website here: https://www.learningloop.com/
Learning Loop X here: https://x.com/learninglooporg
You can connect with Roohi here:
Business Podcast by Roohi
Website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/
X: https://x.com/roohi_kr
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohi-kazi-53174113b/
Join the Business Podcast by Roohi WhatsApp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EaW4eKQ3qU64ifwf17UTIT
